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- Complete Guide to Shutter Frame Types
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- What Is an Inside Mount?
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- Should Shutters Match Your Window Trim?
Mounting
- Inside vs Outside Mount Plantation Shutters
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- What Is a Window Recess?
- Should I Inside or Outside Mount My Shutters?
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- Quick Measuring for a Shutter Quote
- How to Measure a Window Recess for Shutters
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Inside Mount
- How to Measure Your Window Recess
- Measuring for an Inside Mount
- Measuring an Inside Mount Window with a Sill
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Outside Mount
- Measuring for an Outside Mount
- Outside Mount Measuring with a Decorative Architrave
- Outside Mount Measuring for a Square-Set Window
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Self Review
What Is an Outside Mount?
An outside mount, also called a face fit, positions the plantation shutter on the front face of the wall or window architrave rather than inside the recess.
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Overview
Outside mounting uses an outside L-frame and is suitable for many window types. It is particularly useful where the recess is shallow, contains obstructions, or where an inside-mounted shutter would interfere with the existing window.
The trade-off is that the shutter is slightly larger and projects further into the room. Make sure there is a suitable flat fixing surface around the opening before selecting this option.
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